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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today published on its website the list of TV broadcasters for the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships, which will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 17 to 21 December, combining the UCI World Championships of BMX Freestyle (Park and Flatland) and trials. The event will have TV coverage on all five continents, allowing fans in most major cycling markets to watch most of the competition finals. The main channels for each continent scheduled to broadcast the event are (information available as at 13 December):

Africa: SuperSport (including Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan and South Africa);
North America: FloSport (USA and Canada);

X Games today announced a new three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the renowned actions sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025-2027. California Dreamin' Entertainment is re-imagining the former Raging Waters site at the Cal Expo/California State Fairgrounds in Sacramento and is leading the city's partnership with X Games. X Games Sacramento 2025 will bring three days of action sports culture and competitions to the capital city August 22 - 24, 2025 and will mark the 30th anniversary celebration of X Games.

“Some of the biggest moments in X Games history took place in the San Francisco Bay,” said Jeremy

Muc-Off, the global leader in bicycle and motorcycle care, has bolstered its outdoor adventure gear range with two new Waterproof Drypacks. Available in both 30L and 90L sizes, these backpack-style Drypacks have been meticulously designed to ensure nothing dampens the gear or the vibe. The Waterproof Drypacks are built for the toughest conditions, featuring a robust, waterproof TPU construction and a roll-top closure secured with buckle clips. This design effectively seals out water, ensuring essentials remain dry whether you're caught in a light rain shower or wading through deep water for hours on end. Beyond the impressive waterproof capabilities, the Drypacks also offer a high level of comfort and practicality.

Both sizes feature ergonomically designed adjustable shoulder straps, a padded back panel, and an adjustable chest strap to distribute weight evenly across the body, maintaining comfort even on longer expeditions. The construction includes heat-sealed seams, and the outer shell is finished with a rugged material that provides next-level resistance to abrasions and tears.

Simple Session 2025. The 25th edition of the annual Simple Session contest series, one of the worlds most prestigious action sports events will move back to its long term home – Unibet Arena (previously known as Saku Suurhal Arena), taking place on March 8 –9, 2025. The world-renowned international contest will once again host 150 contestants from 35 countries and their newest show-stopping tricks at the cozy Unibet Arena, the place that everyone has come to love through the series. As one of the most international action sports events out there, Simple Session 25 pits the globe’s best BMX riders and skateboarders against each other on it’s magnificent one-off contest course, so watch out for the ultimate show of progressive riding ever seen!

On Saturday December 7th the “Zonder Pardon” crew and Area 51 team up to host the first ever ZP BMX JAM. Get ready for multiple challenges like the long jump, rail battle, Best Trick and many more on the newly built streetsection (and small bowl). Indoors, so you know it's happening.

Artists like @jespfur and @andyandtheantichrist will perform in the park for you to go even bigger.

Every age is welcome to join and will be able to win prizes too. So no hesitation kids and adults.

Tickets:
Area 51 Eindhoven
Ketelhuisplein 18, 5617 AE Eindhoven
040 303 0634

Thanks to @paulsboutiquebmx for supporting this event.

Ever dreamed of touring the world as a BMX freestyle athlete and representing Australia at the biggest events on the planet? Are you ready to take the next step towards making those dreams a reality? The pathway for aspiring BMX freestyle athletes has just become a lot simpler, with the launch of the AusCycling BMX Freestyle National Talent Academy.

The BMX Freestyle National Talent Academy will replicate academies in other disciplines, and identify, develop, and support amateurs who aspire for elite status by enhancing the skills needed to progress through the performance pathways.

The Dutch Championships are back in Area 51 Eindhoven on November 30. Prepare for live action from the country's best riders as they showcase their skillset in one-minute runs. The best rider is crowned 'Dutch Champion'.

In the Elite and Amateur categories -14/15+.
All three in men and women. Register yourself by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with:
- Name
- Age
- Sponsors
- Category
- UCI license number (elite class only)

Registration fee is: €35 for Elite and €17.50 for Amateur and is paid at the counter.

Stoke Golf Co. LLC announces its official launch today, aiming to disrupt a historically conservative industry with innovative products, fresh and aggressive marketing, and a commitment to mother earth. “The game of golf continues to grow like crazy especially to the younger demo, yet we feel many of the legacy brands are too stuffy and/or conservative to reach this new group of players without offending their older base” said founder Sean Hargraves. “We hope to combine years of action sports product and marketing experience with modern, relevant product that appeals to golfers of all skill levels.

In October 2025, Eindhoven will have the scoop: the European BMX Freestyle Championship will come to the Netherlands for the first time and will take place in the City of Light. On October 3, 4 and 5, Strijp-S will be the center of the European BMX Freestyle scene. The European Championships will be held at Area 51, a large indoor skate park and a creative hotspot for urban sports, such as skateboarding, inline skating and therefore BMX.

Libéma Profcycling has acquired the rights for this European Cycling Uninon event and is working with Area 51 and other partners to create an unforgettable European Championship. The event is enhanced with social side events to inspire and activate people.

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“It makes us proud that a major event like the European Championship is coming to the Netherlands,” said Rens Kamphuis of Libéma Profcycling. He emphasizes: “The BMX Freestyle sport is on the rise, with impressive tournaments abroad where high-level performances are delivered. It is very nice to see that such an event is now coming to the Netherlands.” Maurice Leeser, director of the KNWU, also sees a lot of potential in this event: “The European Championship BMX Freestyle in Eindhoven is a wonderful opportunity to put Urban Sports further on the map. It is an Olympic discipline, and these talents may later qualify for LA 2028. The fact that they can demonstrate their qualities on Dutch soil makes

During a thrilling summer of Action Sports, Wolverhampton hosted the E-FISE BMX Street Contest, where the world's top BMX talent came together to shoot some epic videos. Three of the globe's best Pro BMX riders—Nathan Williams, Casey Starling, and Joe Jarvis— joined forces with the three Wild Card winners (Alex Kennedy, Stu Chisholm and Lohan Costa), who secured their places earlier in the summer after some fierce competition.  The final results are now in, and the winners were crowned at the end of a competition that brought together style, creativity and technical mastery.

FINAL RESULTS
1st Place: Nathan WILLIAMS x Peter ADAM - €6,000